mindlor

mindlor

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  1. Failed my nlcex 2011

    mindlor replied to jeffsoro2010's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    huh? say what?

  2. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    mindlor replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    nlnac or ccne is the key, anything else is a

  3. does it really matter where you got your degree from?

    mindlor replied to Nolander's topic in General Nursing

    even though cna exp has little to do with

  4. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome post ESME :) There is no substitute for 33 years of experience, well maybe 34 years of experience lol. I too will make sure I follw this sound

  5. Assistive Living Billing

    mindlor replied to Laurab14's topic in General Nursing

    Typically nurses are not involved in billing whatsoever so idont think you will get much response

  6. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    This may be the case currently, but it needs to be changed via legislation. It is dangerous plain and

  7. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    I amm still confused about these patches. These are typically not given on a regular basis. Who is putting the patches on? What is the providers order for

  8. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Another great lesson here is that while it is important to care for our patients in the moment, forming strong emotional attachments usually results in a lot of pain and heart ache, I advise against...

  9. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if there were justice in the worl, the person in charge of the facility would lose their job, this is a systemic problem that is their

  10. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Oy well I am not sure of the laws where you are.... It sounds to me like its time to start looking for a new place to work.....or maybe that is the way of it where you live? I

  11. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    I was under the impression that there ALWAYS had to be a nurse on duty, at least

  12. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, just wow.... Well the good news is that you dont have a license to lose..... Time for nurses to start writing letters to lawmakers because thhis is wrong and it is

  13. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    med administration, discharge, assessment, teaching, all are things that cannot be delegated to

  14. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    well then this is not even your responsibility, its on the

  15. How does it make you feel?

    mindlor replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    I agree, their occupation is only relevant if it is important regarding their disease process, for example a coal miner in for respiratory distress....etc etc, Now if a cop were in for PTSD...

  16. How does it make you feel?

    mindlor replied to prettymica's topic in General Nursing

    it would make feel honored, because if i did not knnow it means they had no issues or complaints

  17. Freaking Out a Bit....

    mindlor replied to LTCPCA's topic in General Nursing

    What is his order for nitro? is it the standing prn variety? maybe during transport he had an angina attack and they dosed

  18. Does white blood cell in the urinalysis mean there needs to be white blood cell in th

    mindlor replied to maanggohs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Typically I would expect to see a general increase in WBC if WBC are detected in the

  19. Struggling with Nanda Statement for a pt that has been given only 1 month to live

    mindlor replied to cbncas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your new statement is better, but again, your original posting mentioned no difficulty with breathing, you could have left that off. Did you assess his respirations? Lung sounds? Pulse oximetry? You...

  20. Struggling with Nanda Statement for a pt that has been given only 1 month to live

    mindlor replied to cbncas's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The biggest issue with your statement is that your aeb refers to pain yet the patient is complaining of no pain. You cannot pull stuuff out of the air, you have to go by the data that your assessment...

  21. What do you think about a student missing clinical?

    mindlor replied to starrys's topic in General Students

    In the working world, I would say please oh please stay home. The alternative is to wear a mask all shift.....most schools allow for 1 or 2 clinical absences...call your teacher fr

  22. My worst fear come true.

    mindlor replied to decembergrad2011's topic in General Students

    Now hold on there.....most facilities that I am familiar with, 1 hour and 15 mins plus or minus is OK.......seldom do meds get passed exactly on time? I would press this a bit if I were

  23. I love it ALL

    mindlor posted a topic in General Nursing

    Clinicals were supposed to help me figure out what I want to do..... I love Med-Surg, I love Peds, I love gerontology, I love Psych, I love OB, oy I love it all, what to do what to do... I am older,...

  24. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    mindlor replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let me give you a very strong word of advice. Your current employer will NOT be loyal to you when the time comes. Poop happens. Take the dream

  25. I love it ALL

    mindlor replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    I was not being patronizing towards grntea..I think she is amazing!! As for school and NCLEX, they are formalities, passing all of that is a foregone conclusion....not trying to be conceited but that...